GLAUCOMA
FDA OK’s KDB for POAG
New World Medical announced a 510(k) indication expansion from FDA for its Kahook Dual Blade Glide that allows it to be used for the reduction of IOP in adult patients with primary open-angle glaucoma during cataract surgery or as a standalone procedure.
New World Medical says the FDA’s decision was “based on extensive data that supports the device’s safety and efficacy in reducing IOP in patients with POAG.” Over the course of more than 100 published studies, including Level-I randomized controlled trial data and five-year published data, the KDB Glide has been shown to reduce IOP by at least 20 percent on average, the company says.
For information, visit newworldmedical.com.
DRY-EYE THERAPY
Wipe Away Lid Problems
For patients with dry eye, styes or blepharitis, TearRestore recently launched NeutraWipe Eco, a new eyelid cleanser that uses manuka honey and antibacterial hydrolyzed soy protein infused on an ultra-soft, biodegradable bamboo material.
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The company says that NeutraWipe Eco is specifically designed to be an effective eyelid cleansing solution for even the most sensitive eyes. TearRestore adds that the addition of sustainably sourced manuka honey provides soothing and moisturizing benefits, promotes healthy eyelids, reduces inflammation, and soothes red, puffy, irritated eyes.
NeutraWipe Eco has only three ingredients: natural manuka honey; antibacterial hydrolyzed soy protein; and purified New Zealand water. Because of this, the company says that NeutraWipe Eco offers a hypoallergenic, oil-free, and salt-free formula suited for use in sensitive eyes.
For information, visit tearrestore.com.
IMAGING AND DIAGNOSTICS
A New Dimension in Slit Lamp Imaging
Haag-Streit has launched the Imaging Module 910 3D for slit lamp applications to give physicians a deeper view of pathology.
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The company notes that, to-date, ophthalmologists have only been able to document slit lamp images in 2-D. The images presented in two dimensions lack depth, Haag-Streit argues, which “limits the comprehensive visualization of the observed content.”
By enhancing the Haag-Streit Imaging Module 910 (IM 910) through the addition of a second 4K camera, ophthalmologists can now experience images with “immersive depth,” which the company says unveils more detail and provides a richer viewing experience. The device’s maker says that, through the recording of videos and images in 3-D, clinicians enjoy a more detailed and authentic representation of the slit lamp exam, making the perception of anatomical relationships easier to identify, thereby enhancing the overall clarity and interpretability of the eye.
Haag-Streit says the new module will help with teaching, as well, noting that, with traditional methods such as co-observer tubes, trainees have to hunch over the eyepieces, which can be uncomfortable. By sharing an enhanced 3-D digital view between the monitor and the oculars, ophthalmology instructors can be sure that residents are seeing the relevant details. This, plus the ability to stream quality digital videos and images in 3-D to multiple residents around the world, creates a modern, comfortable, and collaborative teaching environment, the company says.
Moreover, Haag-Streit believes the ability to transmit this immersive 3-D experience remotely between teleconsultant and examining clinicians supports new possibilities in health care.
For more information, visit haag-streit.com.
